Pagos, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light produced by Pagos, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dark tarnish near light switch, and minor blemishes on bulb covering Overall Dimensions (Inches): 21.0"H x 4.5"W...
Brass
Swedish Wall Lamp in brass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish wall lamp executed in brass, defined by its elongated, sculptural arm with softly rounded bends. The extended horizontal reach gives the lamp a light architectural pr...
Brass
1950s Brass and Glass Wall light
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish 1950s Brass and Glass Wall light. Round lamp arm with a decorative brass filigree design. One light source with a frosted glass lantern. Age appropriate wear with pa...
Brass
Stylish Double Arm Wall Lamps Paired Wall Sconces with Glass Shade on Wood
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Set of Two Double Arm Wall Lamps. German vintage lighting set!. Particularly beautiful double wall lamps in Scandinavian Style. The wall lamp consists of a wall hol...
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1930. New, current production. VL38 wall lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table lamp. The VL38 ...
Metal, Brass
$550 / item
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lamps, brass, Sweden, 1960s. Attractive and chic Swedish wall lamps with brass shades, adjustable stem and pull cords. A simplistic yet smart set of wall lamps. Kindly note th...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.81“H x 4.75“W x 2.8“D Dimensions of Back Plate (inches): 8.31“H x 2.23“...
Brass
Brass Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Værløse, DK
Brass Sconce with Smokey-Brown Glass shades made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. * Brass sconces with two smokey-brown glass shades * Designer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson * Model: V1...
Brass
1960s 24k Gold-Plated Wall Sconce / Tea Light Holder
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Design – Norwegian Quality – A 24k gold-plated wall sconce/tea light holder with a solid brass base and glazed art ceramic center.
Brass, Bronze, Gold, Gold Plate
$3,200 / item
Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson v 80 Wall Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamps model V-80 by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) having simplistic brass framing with spherical glass shade. 3 are available. UL wiring included in pricing.
Brass
$4,096 / item
Rare Brass Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp with perforated brass. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s.
Brass
Danish Midcentury Glass, Brass Sconce by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glasses element, fitted with one E27 socket, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Used but still in perfect condition.
Brass
$18,352 / set
Swedish Modern Brass Wall lights, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of amazing wall lights from the Swedish Modern period, in a large, striking design. Made from brass with three sconces on each fixture, made with lamellas in an overlapping patt...
Brass
$3,400 / set
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.25” W x 4.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H x 4.25” W x .875” ...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lights, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and highly decorative pair of wall lights in brass and powder-coated metal frame. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. Each light is fitted with one E27 bulb (suitabl...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps, 1960s Adjustable Cone Shades in Black
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish set of two wall lamps embodies the timeless charm of 1960s Scandinavian modernism. The lamps impress with their clean lines and functional aesthetic, which are character...
Brass, Iron
Scandinavian Floral Scone in Brass, Copper, Black Metal & White Glass, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful floral wall sconce featuring a gracefully curved branch-like brass tube with four delicate copper buds. Each bud is topped with a tulip-shaped shade of striped white glas...
Brass, Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquered brass...
Brass
$1,755 / item
Swedish Brass Wall Lamps by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
These charming Boréns wall lamps were produced in Sweden during the 1960s. They consist of a fabric-covered acrylic shade, fitted in a brass cylinder. The cylinder can be turned aro...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, acrylic and metal sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.75 x 3.75 x 0.87 (Height x Width x Depth)...
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Acrylic, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and acrylic sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 1.61 x 0.57 x .05 (Height x Width x Depth)....
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamp Sconce "V-306/1", Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall lamps model V-306/1, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Good working condition some used marks Measures H 18 cm W 8 cm D 15...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black lacquered metal and fabric sconce designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Sconce with Lampshade. Note lamp is configur...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. One has dramatic patina on brass; other has minor to moderate patina on brass consistent with vintage age and...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sconces, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood sconces designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 9.06 x 0.96 x...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 27.0"H x 13.0"W x 7.5"D ...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Polished Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' polished brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw un-lacquered...
Brass
Pair of V-155 Wall Sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Genarp, SE
This pair of wall lamps modell V-155, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, is a quiet yet captivating study in light, form, and material. Crafted in warm, brushed brass, it ...
Brass
Set of Brass Sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched Pair of Elegant pair of brass wall sconces with smoked glass shades designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson as part of the Sonata collection in the 1960s. * Pair of two (2) brass wa...
Brass
$513Sale Price / set|44% Off
Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund made by Mpr Denmark 1960
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant pair of wall sconces was designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund in collaboration with MPR Denmark. Executed in the refined Hollywood Regency style, the lam...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy AB, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy AB, 1930/1940s. Nickeled brass frame, renewed wooden slat shade. Glass anti-glare cover. Marked. Good vintage condi...
Brass, Nickel
YBE-Konst, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light produced by YBE-Konst, Ystad, Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present throughout wall light Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H x 4.0"W x 18.0"D Back Pla...
Brass
Set of Three Wall Sconces Designed by Jørgen Bo, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three wall sconces in brass with glass shade. Designed by Jørgen Bo and made for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Brass
$4,506 / item
Pair of Louis Poulsen Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This set of brass wall lamps, produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark, embodies the enduring elegance and craftsmanship that define mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. Though the ...
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Dimensions variable; measured fully extended. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 7.0"W x 39.0"D B...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Polished Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' polished brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in hand-polish...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina and light denting present. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25” H x 7” W x 6“ D Back Plate Di...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15” H x 4.25” diameter Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.5" H x 3....
Brass
EOS, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by EOS, Sweden, c. 1940s. Assorted rattan lampshade.
Brass
Böhlmarks, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey-lacquered metal wall light produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 12” W x 9.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal, Brass
$1,498Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Bubble Texture Wall Sconce, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning bubble textured crystal wall sconces by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Manufactured in the small town of Orrefors in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautifully...
Crystal, Brass
Wall Lamp Sconce "V199", Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1962
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak/brass frame with white plastic shade fitted with one E14 socket. Made in Sweden in 1960s. Set of two.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw brass. An in...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25” H x 10.75” W x 3.75” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.19” H x 0.66” D Bulb Spec...
Brass
$1,267Sale Price / item|35% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquere...
Brass
1950/60s TR & Co. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp, Norway
By T. Røste & Co, Tr & Co.
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-Century Wall Sconce by T. RØSTE & CO., Norway, 1950s/60s A rare Scandinavian wall lamp by T.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.375” H x 7” W x 13” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.3” H x 2...
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Lights by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle, Høvik Lys
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative pair of wall lights on a minimalist brass frame. Designed by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys AS, Norway, circa 1970s first half. Both lamps are fully working and i...
Brass
$2,800 / set
ÖIA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ÖIA, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5” W x 5.875“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white. fabric wall light or table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 7.5” W x 11“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Brass
EAE, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 7” W x 23.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5...
Brass
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 14” W x 17” D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75” H x 23” W (max) x 42.5“ D (max) Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3....
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 6.75” W x 7” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.3” H x 2.6” W Bulb Spe...
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25” H x 4.625” W x 14.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, off-white and brown fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light ox...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, beige plastic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattered scu...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and tarnish to the ...
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.125” H x 8.125” Diameter Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875” H x 3.875” W x...
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Einar Bäckström, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and ...
Brass
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.